QC / Production
Location: GB, LND, 
Department: Production
Salary range: 21000-21000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Entry level
Required education: Unspecified
Industry: Retail
Function: Production

Company profile:
We design, make and sell furniture, with a simple mission of getting beautifully crafted furniture from the workshop floor straight to customers at an exceptional price.Founded in 2012, 40-strong and growing rapidly, 70% of our staff started as interns and we really believe in giving the right people great opportunities.We’re backed by some of the most reputable VCs in Europe (Index Ventures and Octopus Investments) and hiring smart, hardworking people like there’s no tomorrow.Get to know us: realhumansofswooneditionsWe don't work with recruiters.

Job description:
The RoleWe're looking for an amazing Production coordinator to work on as an extension of our production team, taking care of things on the ground. One of your biggest responsibilities will be to put in practice our working processes with factories around the world in India to Vietnam, China and beyond. You’ll also look after the wood, upholstery, construction and packaging that we use to make sure it's all top notch. Ultimately, you'll be helping to ensure our products are the best in the market, over and above a manufacturer's standard output. To be great at this job you should have an obsessive attention to detail and amazing organisational skills, as well as a lot of gumption. You'll love the challenge of completing multiple tasks efficiently and effectively, whilst striving to improve processes internally, all at the same time. On top of that, you're interested in interior design and furniture, and have a hunger to learn as much as possible about the production process, from placing an order to ensuring our products are UK compliant.On some days the job will entail jumping to the back of a pick-up van at 6am, driving through Chinese countryside and then spending 12 hours at the workshop, staring at seams for so long that they all start looking strange. On the other hand there will be days with no inspections and not much to do at all. Some people would find this difficult to deal with, but for you it's perfect - when you work you work really hard, and when there's a gap in the schedule you're more than happy to travel around and explore an exciting part of the world. You'll also be involved in a fair bit of fighting - we have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to quality, so you'll be sending a lot of pieces back to be perfected and "no"is a word you'll use a lot. This doesn't put you off, since you're the kind of person who stands their ground and isn't afraid of a little conflict when you know you're doing the right thing.ResponsibilitiesUpdate our databases on a daily basis Ensure all purchase orders are complete and have matching pro-forma invoicesKeep an organised filing system with all paperwork relating to ordersWrite product specifications for the manufacturersEnsure that our fabrics are UK compliantCommunicate any production changes to other teams at Swoon Editions

Requirements:
You have strong project management skillsYou have a meticulous attention to detailYou have strong interpersonal skillsYou’re a very quick learnerYou drive new initiates through and take a lot of ownership for your workYou’re versatile, flexible and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirtyYou're willing and flexible enough to fly overseas (India, China, Vietnam) to work at short noticeYou have a solid passion for interior design and furnitureYou’re interested in breaking new groundYou’re focused on results (we’re not fans of micro management)You’re a really nice person.

Benefits:
As much fuel and caffeine as you can handleBeautiful offices in Central LondonAlmost too much responsibilityChallenging and interesting workThe chance to travel (hello Vietnam?)The technology &amp; support to do your job wellA collaborative atmosphere and a truly awesome cultureMore than a job (if that's what you want!)